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It's a massive and personal edition of Hi Pod as James Guttman talks about the emotions surrounding divorce and overcoming fear of his non-verbal son growing up. Plus, a dive into the things he doesn't share (including sharing one) and some insane stories from his time working in the retail/service industry. Along with tales of one former family "friend" who was the worst of th...

James Guttman is playing the best hits of the 80s, 90s, and today as he talks about special needs parents using their children for pity, why it's unfair to the kids, his non-verbal son with autism's improving behavior at parties, the key to making that happen, and more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreci...

James Guttman is back with a look at humorous moments from his non-verbal son with autism's interactions with others, their reactions, and how accepting him brought about some open, funny, and honest stories. Plus, the vanishing face of offensive music. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digit...

The week has taken a turn for James Guttman as he speaks about coping with grief and the shocking religious sign he received the other day.  Plus, in the midst of it all, the passing of his 17-year-old cat Tipsy on Thursday. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On TikTok...

On the fifth anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, James Guttman reflects on how things have changed in the past five years, including a look back at the two articles he republished (for the first time) this week. The first dealt with his quintuple bypass and the life-changing effect it had. The other was the first time he had written about his son's autism and evolving understanding of parenting a...

James Guttman tells the story of a teacher who made a difference by being "cool" and expecting the best versus one who let the kids do anything and taught nothing. He examines how he's emulated one in his fathering, how being open and honest changes everything, the way his son with autism overcame haircut fear, and more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers...

Continuing the week's raw stories started on HiBlogImDad.com earlier, James Guttman tells another tale he never thought he would. It's the purple-tinged tale from 12th-grade health when a merry teacher chose to mock him rather than teach. Plus, the train incident and the insanity of dropping off his kids at school. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journe...

James Guttman looks at this week's HiBlogImDad.com posts including a story about someone who talked trash and then proved, when confronted, that their opinions weren't based on reality. Plus, his non-verbal son's sense of humor, Saving The Cheerleader and Saving the World, along with Miracle Berries , the fruit that lets you eat lemons. Seriously. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi...

James Guttman talks in-depth about living with bipolar disorder, how he was diagnosed, the triggers that he looks out for, and how he's learned to push past the feelings that used to rock him. Also, his non-verbal son's recent issues with autism transitions, why he forgot that was a thing, and the ways they've managed it. Plus, the five year anniversary of HiBlogImDad.com, celebriti...

Ring in 2022 with James Guttman in an episode that looks back on the most challenging and rewarding year of his life. JG looks back on his first post-divorce year, the people he's blessed to have, the people he's blessed to be rid of, and the family he doesn't know who have their Christmas Card hanging upon his whiteboard. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathe...

James Guttman has the Christmas Spirit for, perhaps, the first time ever. James looks at this year's autism-inclusive event, past battles with bipolar and seasonal depression, the disastrous 2019 Christmas , JG's big changes this past year, being grateful for new people in his life, and more. Plus, this week's posts on HiBlogImDad.com and discovering Christmas Lights. It's Here...

Who has two thumbs and a broken toe? James Guttman. J.G. gives the story of how, on his way to record last week's podcast, he broke his toe. The tale includes the return of the soft-spoken corona-doc from March, learning what a fracture is, the punishment of exercise, and more. Plus, the latest on HiBlogImDad.com about his snazzy non-verbal son with autism's attire, leaving parties early...

James Guttman is thankful even on the final Friday of November for finding his people but offers a cautionary look at how those people can be hard to spot after a lifetime of others. Including the recent reminder he had of how far he's come, the big evolutionary year, rewatching his son with autism's baby videos, 90s nostalgia, and the infamous 1994 story of when James met Joey Buttafuoc...

James Guttman talks about his blog post, "The Year Santa Gave Me Coal For Christmas", and why he felt it was time to speak out, how there are stories far worse than that from his childhood, and the realization he had to come to in order to not repeat the cycle of abuse with his own children. Also, watered-down orange juice for his non-verbal son, dated Mr. Belvedere references, and the t...

Happy Noveaster! James Guttman explains the annual tradition in his home for those who aren't familiar, what gross food they ate this year, how it started, and why he offered to call it off in 2021. Plus, dealing with an autism diagnosis, the Autism Speaks walk that changed everything for James's family, the mega kid, an impromptu Pete Davidson impression, old Big Brother contestants, an...

James Guttman looks at the checklists special needs parents need to fill out, trusting teachers to have the best interests of his non-verbal child with autism, when his defensive mode softened, what makes him feel old, and more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Follow Us On Tik...

It might not be Halloween, but James Guttman's son, Lucas, is all dressed up in his Raffi costume. James discusses the love his non-verbal son has for Raffi's music, the concert they attended, James's word-for-word memorization of Raffi's 1984 concert in Canada, and more. Plus, misconceptions about special needs families, helping his son learn new things, the wonderful person h...

James Guttman looks at the post about his son's special education that Facebook said was "too political" to boost, how we are stopping ourselves from being able to discuss important issues with each other, healing broken hearts, a near fight with a college football team, the times he thought he would die, appreciating the sky, taking his non-verbal son on car rides, and more. Plus,...

James Guttman returns with stories of his 2021 rebuilding after a divorce, overcoming hard times, his non-verbal son's autism diagnosis, heart surgery, parents helping kids in art contests, and where the family Elf on a Shelf came from. (HiBlogImDad.com Post:  " The Boy In My Son's Window ") It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Aw...

James Guttman looks at his non-verbal son's journey into middle school next year, his daughter's concerns about it, and why it doesn't cause him as much anxiety as it probably should. Plus, a great parenting moment, times he assumed his kids were being bad when they weren't (and vice versa), and more. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to...

James Guttman takes you to back to school night and how his first time attending his daughter's middle school tour brought with it epiphanies about education, adulthood, and the inspiration those seven minute speedy introductions brought. Plus, celebrating his new achievements, raising a great special needs sibling, and an unforgettable moment from his childhood...that James wasn't even...

James Guttman looks at the weird things our kids do, including similarities to us that we love to see and the similarities we hate to see. Plus, how some are hard-wired into our DNA, insane bedtime stories, and an important lesson about Halloween decorations.  It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, dig...

The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Those who attempt to poison and destroy my children will know my name when I lay my vengeance upon thee. Then, James Guttman will get free prison pudding. Plus, autism parenting phrases to know, how to feel old instantly, and a back to school jolt of electricty. It's Here! Get the...

James Guttman repeats weird things in his head and sometimes out loud. You do too. James looks at how similar that is to the way his non-verbal son might call out based on impulse, tantrums, chores, and a Moment of Sanity that happened today. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation” on audio, digital, or print. Fo...

On this week's show, James Guttman looks at the virtue of patience, starting his life over in 2021, other kids in his son's special needs class, Diff'rent Strokes (seriously), and a new feature's musical intro that hopefully everyone doesn't hate - but no promises. It's Here! Get the book – “Hi World, I’m Dad: How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, a...